KNOXVILLE – It’s been a few years since Tennessee hosted a pro day like the one it held Friday.
Once again the NFL’s focus was on Knoxville, as a handful of NFL-bound former Volunteers are raring to end the program’s two-year draft drought.
Tennessee coach Butch Jones had reason to be proud as he watched players he brought into the program showcase their skills for a bevy of NFL personnel.
“It’s a very, very special day for Tennessee football,” he said, “but it’s also in the culture of our football program, it’s great for all of our younger players to witness this today of how far we’ve come in our football program and if you work hard, days like this can be a reality.
“It just shows you how far our football program has come and where we’re going.”